to clean or dry something by rubbing it

मिटाना

English Usage: He was wiping his forehead after the workout.

Hindi Usage: वह कसरत के बाद अपने माथे को मिटा रहा था।

the action of cleaning or drying a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand

पोंछना

English Usage: She gave the table a quick wipe before dinner.

Hindi Usage: उसने रात के खाने से पहले मेज़ को जल्दी से पोंछा।